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Lesson 2.5: Infection Control Flashcards

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A technique to prevent disease-producing microorganisms from spreading

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Aseptic Technique

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The use of rubber, plastic, foil. or other fluid-resistant materials to cover surfaces and protect from contamination

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Barrier Technique

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Present in human blood and are disease-causing microorganisms
Examples: Bacteria, Viruses, Protozoa, and Fungi

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Bloodborne Pathogen

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The presence or expected presence of potentially infectious material

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Contaminated

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OPIM stands for

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Other Potentially Infectious Material

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PPE stands for

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Personal Protective Equipment

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OSHA stands for

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Occupational Safety and Health Administration

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The department that sets forth the specific requirements that are believed to prevent the transmission of bloodborne infectious material or OPIM to employees

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OSHA

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Singe-celled tiny organisms only seen with a microscope

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Microorganisms

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Microorganisms consist of how many major organism groups

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Five

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An organism that transmits a pathogen

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Vector

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Capable of producing disease in a host

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Infectious Microorganism

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Liquid or semi-liquid blood or OPIM

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Infectious Waste

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Contaminated sharps, saliva, extracted teeth, and blood-soaked gauze are examples of this

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Infectious Waste

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Infection acquired in a healthcare facility, such as Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus Aureus (MRSA) or mycobacterium tuberculosis

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Nosocomial Infection

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The three types of classifications in Spaulding’s Classification

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  1. Critical
  2. Semi-critical
  3. Noncritical
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Examples of Critical Items in Spaulding’s Classifications

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Surgical instruments, periodontal knives, suture, and needles that penetrate skin, mucous membranes, and bone.

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TRUE OR FALSE:

Critical Items in Spaulding’s Classifications MUST be sterilized

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True

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Examples of Semi-critical Items in Spaulding’s Classifications

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Radiographic positioning devices and plastic impression trays, which contact mucous membranes

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TRUE OR FALSE:

Semi-critical Items in Spaulding’s Classifications REQUIRE high-level disinfection AND MUST be sterilized

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False

High-level disinfection is required but CAN be sterilized

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Examples of Noncritical Items in Spaulding’s Classifications

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Dental unit, chair, and working surfaces, that have no penetration or contact with mucous membranes, but are exposed to splatter, sprays, splashing, blood and contaminated hands.

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TRUE OR FALSE:

Noncritical Items in Spaulding’s Classifications REQUIRE high-level disinfection

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False:

Intermediate-level disinfection is required

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23
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Any surgical entry into tissues, cavities, and organs. Causes manipulation, cutting, or removal of any oral or perioral tissue

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Invasive Procedures

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Exposure from blood or OPIM

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Exposure Incident

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Despite PPE, exposure of skin, eye, mucous membrane, or parenteral exposure to blood or OPIM resulting from performing duties

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Occupational Exposure

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26
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Inflammation of the liver

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Hepatitis

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Symptoms of Hepatitis

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  1. Loss of appetite
  2. Nausea
  3. Vomiting
  4. Jaundice
  5. Fever
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The three major types of Hepatitis

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  1. Hepatitis A (HAV)
  2. Hepatitis B (HBV)
  3. Hepatitis C (HCV)
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Type of Hepatitis with the highest rate of transmission

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Hepatitis B

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Type of Hepatitis most commonly acquired through contaminated food and water

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Hepatitis A

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31
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TRUE OR FALSE:

Hepatitis A has a vaccination

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True

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32
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Type of Hepatitis transmitted by body fluids, saliva, needle use, and sexual contact; may also result in prolonged illness, the destruction of liver cells and death

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Hepatitis B

33
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TRUE OR FALSE:

Hepatitis B does NOT have a vaccination

34
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Similar to Hepatitis B and can also be transmitted through body fluids, saliva, needles, and sex

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Hepatitis C

35
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TRUE OR FALSE:

Hepatitis C has a vaccination

36
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TRUE OR FALSE:

HBV vaccination is required for dental personnel

37
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This infection primarily involves bacteria attacking the lungs by inhalation of highly infectious droplets, which are aerosolized by coughing

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Tuberculosis (TB)

38
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This infection is the leading cause of death from infectious diseases worldwide

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Tuberculosis (TB)

39
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A condition that destroys the body’s immune system, making the individual susceptible to life-threating opportunistic infections such as tuberculosis or cancers

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Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV)

40
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Where vector lives or reproduces

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Susceptible Host/Reservoir

41
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Four categories of Susceptible Host/Reservoir

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  1. Living Body
  2. Body of Water
  3. Surface
  4. Food
42
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Ways in which microorganisms leave the body to cause infection

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Portal of Exit

43
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The five Modes of Transmission

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  1. Direct (the first possible method of transmission)
  2. Indirect
  3. Splash/spatter
  4. Airborne
  5. Parental (puncture or skin tear)
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Mode of Transmission: A direct person to person contact with mucous membranes and/or non-intact skin; common mode for sexually transmitted diseases

45
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Mode of Transmission: Contact with contaminated instruments, equipment, and environmental surfaces (i.e. dirty countertops)

46
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Mode of Transmission: Contact with blood, saliva or other body fluids onto unbroken or non-intact skin/mucosa

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Splash/splatter

47
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Mode of Transmission: Microorganisms that are suspended in air, or carried through air and ventilation systems, or contact with aerosols containing saliva, blood, and microorganisms created by use of high-speed handpiece or air/water syringe

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Mode of Transmission: Needle sticks, human bites, cuts, abrasions or any break in the skin

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Parental (puncture or skin tear)

49
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The means of entering host/reservoir

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Portal of Entry

50
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This is capable of causing disease

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Pathogenic microorganisms

51
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Three factors that influence a pathogen’s capability

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  1. Host Resistance
  2. Virulence
  3. Concentration
52
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The ability of the body to resist the pathogen

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Host Resistance

53
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The ability of the pathogen to overcome the body’s defense and cause disease

54
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The amount of viruses present

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Concentration

55
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TRUE OR FALSE:

Healthier human hosts may be more resistant to a particular viral infection

56
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A group of one-celled microorganisms enclosed by a cell wall

57
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Classification: Bacteria that require oxygen to grow

58
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Classification: Bacteria that are destroyed by oxygen and will only grow in its absence

59
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Classification: Bacteria that can grow in either the presence or absence of oxygen

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Facultative anaerobes

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Classification: Bacteria that may prevent antibiotics from working and are generally virulent (capable of causing serious disease)

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Microorganisms that are much smaller than bacteria and cannot live long or reproduce outside the living host

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Microorganisms that invade the host cell, replicate, and then destroy the host cell, which releases more of itself into the body

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Single-celled animals that can survive freely in nature and are spread by a carrier

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This type of microorganism is mostly harmless and lives on dead organic matter or bacteria

65
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Free-living microorganisms that lack chlorophyll. They are smaller than protozoa

66
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The humans’ built-in disease-fighting mechanism

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Disease Immunity

67
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Two types of Disease Immunities

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  1. Inherited

2. Acquired

68
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Two types of Acquired Immunities

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  1. Natural

2. Artificial

69
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Type of Disease Immunity:

When antibodies are formed while fighting against active pathogens

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Naturally Acquired

70
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Type of Disease Immunity:
When weakened disease-causing organisms are injected into the body, which causes antibodies to pathogens to build up in the body

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Artificially Acquired

71
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To treat all blood and OPIM as infected with bloodborne pathogens and decrease infection transmission through engineering and workplace controls

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(Standard) Universal Precautions

72
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Equipment or materials that isolate to prevent exposures

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Engineering Controls

73
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Removing sharps prior to pre-cleaning DTR, directing patient to swish antibacterial mouthwash prior to procedures, and proper handwashing are examples of

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Workplace Controls

74
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Method of cleaning and disinfecting DTR

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Spray-Wipe-Spray

75
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Free from all living microorganisms

76
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The process that destroys all microorganisms

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Sterilization

77
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Required when preparing for patient treatment, during treatment, and after patient dismissal

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Aseptic Techniques

78
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Steps to report exposure to contaminated sharps

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  1. Stop procedures and step out immediately
  2. Milk and wash site
  3. Report to your supervisor
79
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Derives from retraction of contaminated water and saliva through dental handpiece or three-way syringe or bacterial growth in water lines where stagnant water loses chlorine potency and bacteria may multiply and become pathogenic

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Water’s Microbial Contamination

NDAP NAVDEN 101 Unit 2: Basic Dental Science (5 decks)

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